AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark split between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G and the Intel Core 9 273PE is heavily lopsided, with the Intel part taking 9 of the 11 recorded head-to-head tests. The AMD processor wins exactly two tests, both of which measure single-threaded performance, and it does so by a decisive margin. The Intel Core 9 273PE dominates every multi-threaded and data-heavy workload in the comparison, often by very large percentage gaps.

For users focused on lightly threaded tasks, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is the clear winner. Its single-thread score of 4060 beats the Intel chip’s 3650 by 11.2 percent. That advantage appears in both the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread tests, which record identical values, confirming the result is consistent rather than an outlier. This makes the AMD part the better choice for workloads that rely primarily on one or two cores, such as legacy applications, certain simulation software, and older games that do not scale across many threads.

The Intel Core 9 273PE, by contrast, is the winner in every other category. Its margins range from a relatively modest 16.2 percent in extended instructions to a crushing 57.6 percent in floating point math. The Intel part also leads in integer math, prime number finding, physics, multithreaded throughput, data compression, encryption, and random string sorting. These are the workloads that benefit from more cores, more threads, and higher boost clocks, and the data shows Intel holding a substantial advantage in each.

The use-case split is therefore straightforward. Choose the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G for single-thread responsiveness and for applications that cannot use more than a few threads. Choose the Intel Core 9 273PE for anything that scales across cores, which in the recorded data includes compression, encryption, physics, and all forms of parallel math.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear overall winner for most users. The Intel Core 9 273PE produces an average benchmark score of 49845, which places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G averages 46187, sitting in the 89th percentile. The Intel part’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 with a delta of 0.1 percent, the Intel Core i5-14600KF with a delta of 0.9 percent, and the Intel Core i9-13980HX with a negative delta of 1.1 percent. The AMD chip’s nearest rivals are all within 0.5 percent of its average score, including the Intel Core i9-13900HX and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375.

In direct head-to-head terms, the Intel Core 9 273PE is the stronger processor. It wins 9 of 11 tests, and its wins are much larger than its losses. The AMD part wins only the single-thread tests, and while its 11.2 percent margin there is real, it does not offset the 27.9 to 57.6 percent deficits in the multi-threaded tests. A user whose priority is maximum throughput across a broad set of workloads should select the Intel Core 9 273PE.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is the correct pick only for a narrow set of scenarios. If the primary workload is single-threaded and the user cannot benefit from additional cores, the AMD part’s 11.2 percent lead in that specific metric is meaningful. It also offers a lower launch MSRP, but the database does not record a launch MSRP for the AMD part, so no price comparison is possible. The Intel Core 9 273PE has a launch MSRP of $549.

For general desktop use, content creation, physics simulation, encryption, and data processing, the Intel Core 9 273PE is the better choice. Its multithread score of 36810 versus 23487 for the AMD part represents a 36.2 percent lead, and its physics score of 3120 versus 1329 is a 57.4 percent lead. The verdict from the recorded data is unambiguous: the Intel part wins the overwhelming majority of tests, and by margins that dwarf the AMD part’s single-thread victory.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest Intel win comes in floating point math. The Intel Core 9 273PE scores 107884, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G scores 45711, a delta of 57.6 percent. This is the kind of workload that stresses the floating point units heavily, and the Intel part’s 12 cores and 24 threads provide a structural advantage that the AMD part’s 6 cores and 12 threads cannot overcome.

Physics is nearly as one-sided. Intel scores 3120 against AMD’s 1329, a 57.4 percent gap. This test often responds strongly to both core count and clock speed, and the Intel part’s higher boost clock of 5.70 GHz versus 4.80 GHz likely contributes to the result. The prime number test shows a 55.7 percent Intel lead, with scores of 203 versus 90.

Integer math gives Intel a 48.9 percent win, 139410 versus 71251. This is a fundamental CPU workload and a strong indicator of general compute capability. The encryption test shows a 40.2 percent Intel advantage, 22719 versus 13585. Data compression is another large Intel win, 405885 versus 292735, a 27.9 percent gap. The multithread test shows Intel ahead by 36.2 percent, 36810 versus 23487. Random string sorting gives Intel a 31 percent lead, 45098 versus 31106. Extended instructions are the closest Intel win, 24630 versus 20648, a 16.2 percent gap.

The AMD wins are confined to the two single-thread tests, both recording 4060 for AMD and 3650 for Intel. The 11.2 percent delta is identical in both records, confirming a stable result. This is the AMD part’s strongest showing and its only competitive area. In every other measured workload, the Intel Core 9 273PE is ahead, and in most cases by a wide margin.

FAQ

Q: How many benchmark tests does each processor win?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G wins 2 tests, both single-thread related. The Intel Core 9 273PE wins 9 tests, covering all multi-threaded and data-processing workloads.

Q: What is the Intel Core 9 273PE’s biggest advantage?

A: Its largest win is in floating point math, where it scores 107884 versus 45711 for the AMD part, a 57.6 percent lead. Its physics score of 3120 versus 1329 is a 57.4 percent lead.

Q: In which test does the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G perform best relative to Intel?

A: The AMD part wins the single-thread tests with a score of 4060 versus 3650 for Intel, an 11.2 percent advantage. This is its only winning category.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has an average benchmark score of 46187. The Intel Core 9 273PE has an average benchmark score of 49845.

Q: How do the two processors rank against all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 9 273PE is in the 90th percentile.

Q: Are there any tests where the two processors are close?

A: The closest result is in extended instructions, where Intel leads by 16.2 percent, 24630 versus 20648. The nearest rival comparison for the Intel part shows a 0.1 percent delta versus the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388, and the AMD part’s closest rival, the Intel Core i9-13900HX, is only 0.2 percent away.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design families. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on the Zen 5 and Zen 5c architectures. It is manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process node, with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 9 generation. It is manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process node, and the database does not record a die size for it.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part has 12 cores and 24 threads, exactly double. The cache structures also diverge. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel part has 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache is 8 MB on the AMD part, but the Intel part has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. This large L3 difference likely contributes to the Intel part’s strong showing in data-heavy tests like compression and random string sorting.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G uses the Radeon 840M, while the Intel Core 9 273PE uses the UHD Graphics 730. The database does not record any benchmark results for these graphics units, so their relative performance cannot be assessed from this data.

The AMD part uses the Zen 5 and Zen 5c core architecture, which is designed for efficiency and single-thread performance. The Intel part uses the Bartlett Lake architecture, which appears optimized for throughput given its higher core count and larger cache. The process node difference, 4 nm versus 10 nm, gives the AMD part a manufacturing advantage in density and power characteristics, but the recorded benchmarks do not measure power consumption.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G and Intel Core 9 273PE differ in several key specifications. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 12 cores and 24 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.30 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.80 GHz for AMD and 5.70 GHz for Intel. Both are rated at a TDP of 65.

The sockets are incompatible. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking. The Intel multiplier is locked. The part numbers are 100-000001918 for AMD and SA4QD for Intel.

Memory support differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, and both have a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity is different. The AMD part provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. This gives the Intel part a newer and wider PCIe interface, which matters for add-in cards and storage devices.

The AMD part was released on February 28, 2026, and the Intel part on March 8, 2026. Both are listed as Active in production status and both target the Desktop market segment. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $549. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded in the database. The Intel part also has a higher process node, 10 nm versus 4 nm, and a larger L3 cache, 36 MB versus 8 MB.